CA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
21.
Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
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To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
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To move out of their way if they want to get past.
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To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
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22.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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keep driving as normal.
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23.
Under-loaded front axles:
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can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
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can cause tire failure.
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can improve traction.
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24.
When checking the condition of the visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the _________ are secured against rubbing, snagging or wearing.
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reflectors
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air lines and electrical wiring
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tailboards
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25.
For an electrical equipment fire or a gasoline or oil fire, use:
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water.
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a type A:B:C or B:C fire extinguisher.
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a type B:C fire extinguisher only.
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26.
When loading cargo, keep the load:
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to the rear.
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balanced in the cargo area.
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to the front.
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27.
The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
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40 mph
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45 mph
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35 mph
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28.
If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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try to stay in front of them.
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react to gestures.
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ignore gestures
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29.
The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tie-downs must be at least _____ times the weight of the cargo.
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1/2
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2
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4
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30.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
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Backing safely
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First-aid certification
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Steering
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